PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dalern Hardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaromskis has chosen Black Box - Ride on Time as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hardt
vs
Zaromskis

180 cm
27
166 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

183 cm
27
176 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dalern Hardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hardt gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zaromskis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardt scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardt trying to pass the guard but Zaromskis defending well.

Hardt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zaromskis is just riding it out for now. Hardt eventually gives up the hold.

Hardt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zaromskis defends it well.

Hardt is looking for a kimura but Zaromskis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardt to get the leverage.
Zaromskis is trying to control but can't.

Hardt is looking for a kimura here.
Zaromskis wants to control but Hardt is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardt is controlling the pace.
Hardt tries to pass to full mount but Zaromskis defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaromskis tries to roll over but Hardt keeps him under control.

Hardt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hardt is nestled in close to Zaromskis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardt trying to pass the guard but Zaromskis defending well.
Hardt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zaromskis's thigh. Zaromskis counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardt's guard.

Hardt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zaromskis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hardt.
Zaromskis grinds an elbow into Hardt's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaromskis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hardt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Hardt throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hardt throws a shot from downtown. Zaromskis moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hardt.
Hardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaromskis sprawls well. Zaromskis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaromskis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardt moves away.
Hardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaromskis sprawls well. Zaromskis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardt shoots for a takedown but Zaromskis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalern Hardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaromskis as he jumps to the side.
Hardt misses the jab.
Zaromskis scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Zaromskis.
Martin Zaromskis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardt with a poor takedown
and Zaromskis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hardt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dalern Hardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardt shoots for a takedown but Zaromskis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zaromskis keeps Hardt at a distance using the push kick.
Hardt is breathing heavily.
Hardt shoots for a takedown but Zaromskis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Hardt misses.
Zaromskis tries to clinch there but Hardt circles away.
Zaromskis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardt shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaromskis sprawls well. He's pushed Hardt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zaromskis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardt's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Zaromskis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zaromskis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardt shoots in for a takedown but Zaromskis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardt fails with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Zaromskis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Zaromskis pushes Hardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaromskis prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalern Hardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zaromskis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardt tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaromskis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaromskis prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaromskis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaromskis prevents it.
Hardt being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaromskis scores with a shot to the side of Hardt's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis tries to land a knee to the head but Hardt blocks with his arms.
Hardt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaromskis to keep the fight standing.
Zaromskis has Hardt pressed against the cage.
Hardt is trying to pull guard but Zaromskis has him pressed against the cage.
Zaromskis lands an elbow inside that Hardt shrugs off.
Zaromskis effectively controlling the action here.

Zaromskis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaromskis tries to avoid it but Hardt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaromskis to the ground. Zaromskis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martin Zaromskis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardt with a poor takedown
and Zaromskis counters with a nice body shot.
Hardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaromskis sprawls well. Zaromskis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalern Hardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardt walks into a left hand.
Hardt dives in and grabs Zaromskis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zaromskis pushes down on Hardt's head and hops out.

Zaromskis rushes Hardt and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaromskis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Zaromskis breaks from the clinch.
Zaromskis leaves Hardt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardt misses with a kick to the body.
Zaromskis scores with a nice strike.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaromskis.
A good leg kick by Zaromskis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zaromskis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardt.
Hardt blocks a head kick by Zaromskis.
Hardt throws a head kick but Zaromskis moves out of range.
Hardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaromskis connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaromskis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaromskis tries to clinch there but Hardt circles away.
Hardt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaromskis lands a head kick. Hardt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Hardt is rocked!
BAM! Zaromskis delivers a spinning backfist that drops Hardt like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Martin Zaromskis!
Martin Zaromskis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.